This year, ornaments, ribbons, garland, and poinsettias were popular, as well as the baked goods section in the kitchen. In some years, volunteers would donate Christmas trees of all sizes that were pre-lit and decorated to be sold off. It is something people in Tahlequah look forward to," said Nottingham. Visitors walked the stairs to discover merchandise that filled the four rooms. Items for sale were spread throughout the entire house. "They went through a lot of trouble researching to know what they should be wearing and make sure it was authentic," said Nottingham. Nottingham explained that the Thompson House has narrow hallways, and at the time, women were expected to wear hoop dresses, which made it difficult to walk around, which is a contributing factor as to why volunteers are more hesitant to dress up at public events. Other years, they would pick clothing from a later period.
Volunteers would study to find out how to replicate styles from the 1800s in Tahlequah. It's important to everybody and to our family," she said. "The Thompson House has always been a part of our town. Robin Mooney, a local resident and supporter of the Thompson House, recalled her mother used to dress up for the event. The Thompson House started hosting Victorian Christmas event about 15 years ago, and in the past, volunteers used to wear period clothing. "It has had lots of people occupy the house," she said. Offices were also used upstairs for community action. Nottingham said the county initially used the building as a health office where children received school immunizations. The county owns it now, and we, as volunteers, keep the museum going," she said. "That left the house empty, and it's gone through numerous owners since then. Johnson Thompson built a home for himself on Keetoowah Street, and that house is currently for sale.Īccording to Etter Nottingham, Thompson House president, the family lived in the homes until around 1935. It is now known as the French-Parks Home on Keetoowah Street. He built the home for his son, Joe Thompson, and another home was built for his daughter Jane. The Thompson House was built in 1882 by Johnson Thompson, a doctor, who played a key role in establishing the Cherokee Female Seminary. » Lady Gaga embraces fuller figure: 'I really don't feel bad about it' ( New York Daily News) Daily Buzz is a weekday feature on where we'll post the latest in viral videos, trending topics, celebrity gossip and entertainment news.Volunteers brought baked goods, crafts, and vintage items that are for sale through the weekend. » Taylor Swift releasing another breakup song called 'Begin Again' ( Huffington Post) » Joseph Gordon-Levitt strips, sings and cross-dresses on 'SNL' ( Entertainment Weekly) » Katie Couric confesses to Demi Lovato that she battled bulimia in college ( Daily Mail) » Miley Cyrus plans Motown-inspired album after 2 year break from music ( Rolling Stone) » Rihanna hangs out with guns, strippers and more in 'Rated R' Vegas week ( NY Daily News)
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